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Arteaga-Castrejón AA, Agarwal V, Khandual S. Microalgae as a potential natural source for the green synthesis of nanoparticles. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:3874-3890. [PMID: 38529840 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05767d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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The increasing global population is driving the development of alternative sources of food and energy, as well as better or new alternatives for health and environmental care, which represent key challenges in the field of biotechnology. Microalgae represent a very important source material to produce several high-value-added bioproducts. Due to the rapid changes in the modern world, there is a need to build new materials for use, including those in the nanometer size, although these developments may be chronological but often do not occur at a time. In the last few years, a new frontier has opened up at the interface of biotechnology and nanotechnology. This new frontier could help microalgae-based nanomaterials to possess new functions and abilities. Processes for the green synthesis of nanomaterials are being investigated, and the availability of biological resources such as microalgae is continuously being examined. The present review provides a concise overview of the recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanoparticles formed using a wide range of microalgae-based biosynthesis processes. Highlighting their innovative and sustainable potential in current research, our study contributes towards the in-depth understanding and provides latest updates on the alternatives offered by microalgae in the synthesis of nanomaterials.
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- Ariana A Arteaga-Castrejón
- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco A.C, Unidad de Biotecnología Industrial, Camino al Arenero #1227, Col. El Bajío Arenal, 45019 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62209, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco A.C, Unidad de Biotecnología Industrial, Camino al Arenero #1227, Col. El Bajío Arenal, 45019 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Thatyana M, Dube NP, Kemboi D, Manicum ALE, Mokgalaka-Fleischmann NS, Tembu JV. Advances in Phytonanotechnology: A Plant-Mediated Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Phyllanthus Plant Extracts and Their Antimicrobial and Anticancer Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2616. [PMID: 37836257 PMCID: PMC10574544 DOI: 10.3390/nano13192616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Nanoparticles and nanotechnology developments continue to advance the livelihood of humankind. However, health challenges due to microorganisms and cancerous cells continue to threaten many people's lives globally. Therefore, new technological interventions are of great importance. The phytochemicals present in medicinal plants are suggested as biocompatible, cost-effective, and regenerative sources that can be utilized for the green synthesis of nanoparticles. Different plant extracts with various phytochemical constituents can form nanoparticles with specific shapes, sizes, and optical properties. This review focuses on advances in green nanotechnology and provides details on reliable synthetic routes toward medically and biocompatible relevant metallic nanoparticles. We cover a wide range of applications that use phytonanoparticles with an in-depth look at what makes these materials interesting. The study also provides details of the literature on the interventions made in phytonanotechnology for the production of plant-mediated synthesis and capped metallic nanoparticles and their applications in various industries. It was observed that a variety of plants have been well studied, and detailed findings have been reported; however, the study of Phyllanthus is still in its early stages, and more needs to be uncovered.
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- Maxwell Thatyana
- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of Kabianga, Kericho 2030, Kenya
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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Bisht B, Jaiswal KK, Parveen A, Kumar S, Verma M, Kim H, Vlaskin MS, Singh N, Kumar V. A phyco-nanobionics biohybrid system for increased carotenoid accumulation in C. sorokiniana UUIND6. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:7466-7477. [PMID: 37449368 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00960b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Recent advancements in "phyco-nanobionics" have sparked considerable interest in the ability of microalgae to synthesize high-value natural bioactive compounds such as carotenoid pigments, which have been highlighted as an emergent and vital bioactive compound from both industrial and scientific perspectives. Such bioactive compounds are often synthesized by either altering the biogenetic processes existing in living microorganisms or using synthetic techniques derived from petroleum-based chemical sources. A bio-hybrid light-driven cell factory system was established herein by using harmful macroalgal bloom extract (HMBE) and efficient light-harvesting silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to synthesize HMBE-AgNPs and integrating the synthesized HMBE-AgNPs in various concentrations (1, 2.5, 5 and 10 ppm) into the microalgae C. sorokiniana UUIND6 to improve the overall solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency in carotenoid pigment synthesis in microalgae. The current study findings found high biocompatibility of 5 ppm HMBE-AgNP concentration that can serve as a built-in photo-sensitizer and significantly improve ROS levels in microalgae (6.75 ± 0.25 μmol H2O2 g-1), thus elevating total photosynthesis resulting in a two-fold increase in carotenoids (457.5 ± 2.5 μg mL-1) over the native microalgae without compromising biomass yield. NMR spectroscopy was additionally applied to acquire a better understanding of pure carotenoids derived from microalgae, which indicated similar peaks in both spectra when compared to β-carotene. Thus, this well-planned bio-hybrid system offers a potential option for the cost-effective and long-term supply of these natural carotenoid bio-products.
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- Bhawna Bisht
- Algal Research and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory, Department of Green Energy Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014, India
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- Algal Research and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Algal Research and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Water-Energy Nexus Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- Water-Energy Nexus Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
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- Algal Research and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Algal Research and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation.
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Narware J, Singh SP, Manzar N, Kashyap AS. Biogenic synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of synthesized nanoparticles against the pathogenic fungus Alternaria solani. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1159251. [PMID: 37138620 PMCID: PMC10149959 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1159251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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In the present study, Trichoderma harzianum culture filtrate (CF) was used as a reducing and capping agent to synthesize silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) in a quick, simple, cost-effective, and eco-friendly manner. The effects of different ratios (silver nitrate (AgNO3): CF), pH, and incubation time on the synthesis of Ag NPs were also examined. Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectra of the synthesized Ag NPs showed a distinct surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak at 420 nm. Spherical and monodisperse NPs were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Elemental silver (Ag) was identified in the Ag area peak indicated by energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. The crystallinity of Ag NPs was confirmed by x-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) was used to examine the functional groups present in the CF. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) revealed an average size (43.68 nm), which was reported to be stable for 4 months. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to confirm surface morphology. We also investigated the in vitro antifungal efficacy of biosynthesized Ag NPs against Alternaria solani, which demonstrated a significant inhibitory effect on mycelial growth and spore germination. Additionally, microscopic investigation revealed that Ag NP-treated mycelia exhibited defects and collapsed. Apart from this investigation, Ag NPs were also tested in an epiphytic environment against A. solani. Ag NPs were found to be capable of managing early blight disease based on field trial findings. The maximum percentage of early blight disease inhibition by NPs was observed at 40 parts per million (ppm) (60.27%), followed by 20 ppm (58.68%), whereas in the case of the fungicide mancozeb (1,000 ppm), the inhibition was recorded at 61.54%.
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- Jeetu Narware
- Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agriculture Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agriculture Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Biology Lab, ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganism, Mau, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Molecular Biology Lab, ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganism, Mau, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Phycotoxicity and catalytic reduction activity of green synthesized Oscillatoria gelatin-capped silver nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20378. [PMID: 36437282 PMCID: PMC9701754 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22976-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Over the last decade, an extensive range of consumer products containing manufactured silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been progressively used. The unfitting usage and discharge of these materials can enable passage of AgNPs into the aquatic ecosystem causing prospective toxicological consequence. The present study shed new lights on the phycotoxicity of small (8.47-17.66 nm) and stable Oscillatoria reduced gelatin-capped silver nanoparticles (OG-AgNPs) fabricated using a completely green synthetic technique. In this work, estimating of the possible toxic effects of OG-AgNPs on two freshwater microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella minutissima was carried. This study found that, the growth of cells and photosynthetic pigment inhibitory effects of OG-AgNPs exhibit a significant increase with increasing time and concentration compared to control. Based on the IC50 value C. vulgaris (3.705 μg/mL) was found to be more sensitive to OG-AgNPs than C. minutissima (5.8 μg/mL). This study revealed that OG-AgNPs exhibit potent phycotoxic effect against Chlorella species. Finally, the negative effect of OG-AgNPs on aquatic algae and these modifications might have severe effects on structure and function of aquatic ecosystems. Besides, the biosynthesized OG-AgNPs showed a catalytic activity in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide, one of the reactive oxygen species that represent a major threat to biological systems. This method pretends an auspicious non-skill dependent technique with a good sensitivity for determination of H2O2 concentration, particularly at trace ppm level for applying in numerous domains such as medical and industrial processes.
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The efficient role of algae as green factories for nanotechnology and their vital applications. Microbiol Res 2022; 263:127111. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Saravanakumar K, Abinaya M, Mehnath S, Shanmuga Priya V, Jeyaraj M, Al-Rashed S, Muthuraj V. Nano Ag@bioactive microspheres from marine sponge Clathria frondifera: Fabrication, fortification, characterization, anticancer and antibacterial potential evaluation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 206:112282. [PMID: 34710440 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Bioresources are attaining much importance in the discovery of drugs and delivering agents. In particular, marine sponges are of great interest due to their metabolites production for the survival in risky environment. The incorporation of silver nanoparticles with marine sponge derived metabolites was reported for the first time. In this work, a facile material has been generated of great efficacy in solving environmental and health issues, as a recipe of silver and marine sponge Clathria frondifera, named as Ag Fortified Sponge spheres (AFS). AFS spheres were successfully synthesized after method optimization, using the various extracts of marine sponge Clathria frondifera as effective reducing agent in Ag (I) to Ag (0) reduction. Bioactive material from marine sponge and AgNP from the reduction of AgNO3 solution stablishing one another and thus AFS spheres were attaining long lifetime along with enhanced antimicrobial activity. The characterization of synthesized AFS and other AgNPs (1-4) has done using FT-IR, PXRD, FESEM, TEM, and UV-vis data. The presence of functional groups such as, Ag-O, and Ag-C stretching bonds in the AFS compounds indicated that it is composed of silver oxides and organo-silver, respectively. The synthesized Ag NPs were found to be spherical like structure with an average size of ∼20 nm. The cytotoxic response of AFS was assessed by 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and morphological changes. AFS are exact spherical, micro sized and effective in inhibiting the growth of both gram positive and gram-negative bacteria. Anticancer studies were also carried out and ensued with excellent activity in the HELA cells with potential application in the medical industry.
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- Karunamoorthy Saravanakumar
- Department of Chemistry, V. H. N. Senthikumara Nadar College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar, 626 001, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, V. H. N. Senthikumara Nadar College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar, 626 001, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, V. H. N. Senthikumara Nadar College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar, 626 001, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Chopra H, Bibi S, Singh I, Hasan MM, Khan MS, Yousafi Q, Baig AA, Rahman MM, Islam F, Emran TB, Cavalu S. Green Metallic Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis to Applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:874742. [PMID: 35464722 PMCID: PMC9019488 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.874742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Current advancements in nanotechnology and nanoscience have resulted in new nanomaterials, which may pose health and environmental risks. Furthermore, several researchers are working to optimize ecologically friendly procedures for creating metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. The primary goal is to decrease the adverse effects of synthetic processes, their accompanying chemicals, and the resulting complexes. Utilizing various biomaterials for nanoparticle preparation is a beneficial approach in green nanotechnology. Furthermore, using the biological qualities of nature through a variety of activities is an excellent way to achieve this goal. Algae, plants, bacteria, and fungus have been employed to make energy-efficient, low-cost, and nontoxic metallic nanoparticles in the last few decades. Despite the environmental advantages of using green chemistry-based biological synthesis over traditional methods as discussed in this article, there are some unresolved issues such as particle size and shape consistency, reproducibility of the synthesis process, and understanding of the mechanisms involved in producing metallic nanoparticles via biological entities. Consequently, there is a need for further research to analyze and comprehend the real biological synthesis-dependent processes. This is currently an untapped hot research topic that required more investment to properly leverage the green manufacturing of metallic nanoparticles through living entities. The review covers such green methods of synthesizing nanoparticles and their utilization in the scientific world.
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- Hitesh Chopra
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, India
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- Yunnan Herbal Laboratory, College of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
- The International Joint Research Center for Sustainable Utilization of Cordyceps Bioresources in China and Southeast Asia, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal, Pakistan
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- Unit of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
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Khan F, Shahid A, Zhu H, Wang N, Javed MR, Ahmad N, Xu J, Alam MA, Mehmood MA. Prospects of algae-based green synthesis of nanoparticles for environmental applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 293:133571. [PMID: 35026203 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) has emerged as an eco-friendly alternative to produce nanomaterials with diverse physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Previously used, physical and chemical methods involve the production of toxic byproducts, costly instrumentation, and energy-intensive experimental processes thereby, limiting their applicability. Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles has come forward as a potential alternative, providing an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and energy-efficient approach for the synthesis of a diverse range of NPs. Several biological entities are employed in the biosynthesis of NPs including bacteria, fungi, and algae. However, the distinguishing characteristics of microalgae and cyanobacteria make them promising candidates for NPs synthesis because of their higher growth rate, substantially higher rate of sequestering CO2, hyperaccumulation of heavy metals, absence of toxic byproducts, minimum energy input, and employment of biomolecules (pigments and enzymes) as reducing and capping agents. Algal extract, being a natural reducing and capping agent, serves as a living cell factory for the efficient green synthesis of nanoparticles. Physiological and biological methods allow algal cells to uptake heavy metals and utilize them as nutrient source to generate biomass by regulating their metabolic processes. Despite their enormous potential, studies on the microalgae-based synthesis of nanoparticles for the removal of toxic pollutants from wastewater remained an unexplored research area in the literature. This review was aimed to summarize the recent advancements and prospects in the algae-based synthesis of nanoparticles for environmental applications particularly treating the wastewater.
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- Fahad Khan
- Bioenergy Research Centre, Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Bioenergy Research Centre, Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong, China
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- Bioenergy Research Centre, Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE-C, PIEAS), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- College of Bioscience and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong, China; Bioenergy Research Centre, Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Win TT, Khan S, Bo B, Zada S, Fu P. Green synthesis and characterization of Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles using Chlorella-K01 extract for potential enhancement of plant growth stimulating and antifungal activity. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21996. [PMID: 34754045 PMCID: PMC8578496 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01538-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The purpose of this research was to determine the efficacy of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NPs) using microalgal products as a plant growth stimulant and antifungal agent. The work was conducted with the phyco-synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4-NPs using 0.1 M ferric/ferrous chloride solution (2:1 ratio; 65 °C) with aqueous extract of the green microalga Chlorella K01. Protein, carbohydrate and polyphenol contents of Chlorella K01 extract were measured. The synthesized microalgal Fe3O4-NPs made a significant contribution to the germination and vigor index of rice, maize, mustard, green grams, and watermelons. Fe3O4-NPs also exhibited antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium tricinctum, Fusarium maniliforme, Rhizoctonia solani, and Phythium sp. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), particle size analysers (PSA), and zeta potential (ZP) measurements were used to characterize these green fabricated magnetite NPs. FTIR analysis showed that the synergy of microalgal proteins, carbohydrtates and polyphenols is responsible for the biofabrication of iron nanoparticles. A spheroid dispersion of biosynthesized Fe3O4-NPs with an average diameter of 76.5 nm was produced in the synthetic process.
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- Theint Theint Win
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, Hainan Province, China
- Biotechnology Research Department, Ministry of Science and Technology, Kyaukse, 05151, Myanmar
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, KP, 18000, Pakistan
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- Biotechnology Research Department, Ministry of Science and Technology, Kyaukse, 05151, Myanmar
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, Hainan Province, China.
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Yosri N, Khalifa SAM, Guo Z, Xu B, Zou X, El-Seedi HR. Marine organisms: Pioneer natural sources of polysaccharides/proteins for green synthesis of nanoparticles and their potential applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:1767-1798. [PMID: 34752793 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Current innovations in the marine bionanotechnology arena are supporting and stimulating developments in other fields, including nanomedicine, pharmaceuticals, sensors, environmental trends, food, and agriculture aspects. Many oceanic creatures, particularly algae, plants, bacteria, yeast, fungi, cyanobacteria, actinomyces, invertebrates, animals and sponges can survive under extreme circumstances. They can biogenerate a broad spectrum of phytochemicals/metabolites, including proteins, peptides, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, carbohydrate polymers, polysaccharides, sulfated polysaccharides, polysaccharide-protein complexes such as carrageenan, fucoidanase, fucoidan, carboxymethyl cellulose, poly-γ-glutamic acid, sugar residues with proteins, melanin, haemocyanin, etc). These products exhibit exclusive advantages that offer pioneering roles in the eco-friendly fabrication of several nanoparticles (NPs) i.e., Ag, Au, Ru, Fe2O3, Cobalt (III) Oxide (Co2O3), ZnO and Ag@AgCl within a single phase. Importantly, marine organisms can biosynthesize NPs in two modes, namely extracellular and intracellular. Biosynthesized NPs can be characterized using various methodologies among them, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Taken together, this review focuses on the green synthesis of metallic, metallic oxides and nonmetallic NPs utilizing extracts/derivatives from marine organisms based on eco-friendly green biogenic procedures. Moreover, significant attention is given to the medicinal and industrial importance of such marine organisms mediated NPs.
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- Nermeen Yosri
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, 32512 Shebin El-Kom, Egypt.
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Programme of Food Science and Technology, BNU-HKBU United International College, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, 32512 Shebin El-Kom, Egypt; International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, Box 591, SE-751 24 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Soni V, Raizada P, Singh P, Cuong HN, S R, Saini A, Saini RV, Le QV, Nadda AK, Le TT, Nguyen VH. Sustainable and green trends in using plant extracts for the synthesis of biogenic metal nanoparticles toward environmental and pharmaceutical advances: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 202:111622. [PMID: 34245729 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Conventionally utilized physical and chemical routes for constructing nanoparticles are not eco-friendly. They are associated with many shortcomings like the requirement of specially designed equipment, templates, extremely high temperature, and pressure. Biosynthesis seems to be drawn unequivocal attention owing to its upsurge of applications in different fields like; energy, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and medicinal sciences. To harness the biological sources, the present review describes an environment-friendly route to generate biogenic nanoparticles from the natural plant extracts and the followed mechanisms for their synthesis, growth, and stabilization. The present review summarizes the recent trends involved in the photosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their effective use in controlling malaria, hepatitis, cancer, like various endemic diseases. Also, various characterization approaches, such as UV-visible spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, are discussed here examine the properties of as-fabricated nanoparticles. Various plant parts like leaves, stems, barks, fruit, and flowers are rich in flavonoids, phenols, steroids, terpenoids, enzymes, and alkaloids, thereby playing an essential role in reducing metal ions that generate metallic nanoparticles. Herein, the uniqueness of phytofabricated nanoparticles along with their distinctive antibacterial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and drug delivery properties are featured. Lastly, this work highlights the various challenges and future perspectives to further synthesize biogenic metal nanoparticles toward environmental and pharmaceutical advances in the coming years.
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- Vatika Soni
- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173229, India
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173229, India.
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173229, India
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Binh Duong University, Thu Dau Mot, Viet Nam
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, 613401, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, 133207, Haryana, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173 234, India
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- Institute of Hydrogen Technology, Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH, Max-Planck-Straße 1, D-21502, Geesthacht, Germany
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Binh Duong University, Thu Dau Mot, Viet Nam.
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Chugh D, Viswamalya VS, Das B. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with algae and the importance of capping agents in the process. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2021; 19:126. [PMID: 34427807 PMCID: PMC8385017 DOI: 10.1186/s43141-021-00228-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nanoparticle synthesis is a very interesting area of research currently due to the wide applications of nanoparticles. The nanoparticles have a diameter ranging between 1 and 100 nm and they are used in different fields like electronics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biotechnology, medicines, etc. Nanoparticles have gained the interest of researchers due to their large surface-to-volume ratio and their capability to interact effectively with other particles. Several different methods can be used for the production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) including chemical, physical, and biological. Out of all the methods, the biological method is considered the cleanest and safest as no toxic chemicals are used in the process. The biological method includes the use of bacteria, fungi, algae, and plant extract for the synthesis. Algal synthesis of AgNPs is especially interesting because of the high capacity of the algae to take in metals and reduce metal ions. Algae is a widely distributed organism and its availability is abundant; an added advantage is their growth under laboratory conditions. These organisms can help in large-scale production at a low cost. SHORT CONCLUSION This review article explains the different factors that should be considered for the effective synthesis of AgNPs using algae. Capping agents also affect the stability of nanoparticles. It also sheds light on the importance of capping agents in the synthesis of AgNPs. Alga-mediated synthesis of AgNPs along with the use of different capping agents can help in modulating the stability and size of the nanoparticles, thereby improving its cost-effectiveness and environment-friendly production.
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- Deeksha Chugh
- Department of Biotechnology, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore, 560052 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore, 560052 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore, 560052 India
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El-Sheekh MM, El-Kassas HY, Shams El-Din NG, Eissa DI, El-Sherbiny BA. Green synthesis, characterization applications of iron oxide nanoparticles for antialgal and wastewater bioremediation using three brown algae. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2021; 23:1538-1552. [PMID: 33899605 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2021.1915957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study aims at controlling excess nutrients, including nitrogen and phosphorus, and harmful algae that pollute the marine environment using biosynthesized iron oxide nanoparticles. Aqueous extracts of brown seaweeds named Petalonia fascia, Colpomenia sinuosa, and Padina pavonica were selected for iron oxide nanoparticles' biosynthesis. The extracts were used as reductants of ferric chloride, and dark brown colors due to Fe3O4-NPs biosynthesis were observed. Iron signals were recorded in EDX spectra. FTIR analyses showed that the three algae extracts contained proteins and lipids that have the ability to proceed dual functions of bioreduction and stabilization of Fe3O4-NPs, suggesting that proteins in P. fascia, C. sinuosa, and P. pavonica extracts reduced FeCl3, and the aromatic compounds stabilized the biogenic Fe3O4-NPs. The biosynthesized Fe3O4-NPs via P. pavonica had the best nitrogen reduction percentage, followed by C. sinuosa and P. fascia for both concentrations 2 and 4 µg mL-1. The best results of phosphorus removal and Chlorophyll a (Chl a) reduction percentages using the Fe3O4-NPs concentrations were 2 and 4 µg mL-1 with nanoparticles synthesized via P. fascia and P. pavonica, respectively. The highest reduction in optical density for both 2 and 4 µg mL-1 was achieved by the nanoparticles synthesized by P. fascia. Novelty StatementApplication of nanoparticles using seaweeds extracts could be alternative safe bioremediation of wastewaters. Currently, iron oxide nanoparticles are used to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus and reduce the blooming of harmful algae; little information about this issue has been reported. Such study also presented the anti-algal impacts of Fe3O4-NPs by tracing optical density and Chl a concentrations in the examined real seawater samples. Modern biotechnology to develop phytoremediation and seaweeds to enhance these remediation methods can be adopted.
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Wang R, Chen J, Ding N, Han M, Wang J, Zhang P, Liu X, Zheng N, Gao P. Antialgal effects of α-linolenic acid on harmful bloom-forming Prorocentrum donghaiense and the antialgal mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:24798-24806. [PMID: 29926330 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2536-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) induced by Prorocentrum donghaiense occur frequently and cause a serious threat to the marine ecosystem. In this study, antialgal effects of α-linolenic acid (ALA) that is generally extracted from diverse macroalga on P. donghaiense were investigated. Specifically, the growth, cellular morphology and ultrastructure, reactive oxygen species (ROS) content, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), cytochrome C (Cyt-C), and caspase-9,3 activity of untreated and treated P. donghaiense were investigated. The results showed that ALA significantly inhibited the growth of P. donghaiense. Under ALA exposure, the cellular morphology and ultrastructure were damaged. ALA also induced ROS overproduction in the algal cells, decreased MMP, induced Cyt-C release, and activated caspase-9,3, which strongly relates to algal apoptosis. In summary, this study revealed the responses of morphology and physiology of P. donghaiense when exposed under ALA, and shows the potential of biotechnology on controlling P. donghaiense.
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- Renjun Wang
- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Taishan Academy of Forestry Sciences, Tai'an, 271000, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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Synthesis of biogenic silver nanoparticles using Althaea officinalis as reducing agent: evaluation of toxicity and ecotoxicity. Sci Rep 2018; 8:12397. [PMID: 30120279 PMCID: PMC6098089 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30317-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known mainly because of their bactericidal properties. Among the different types of synthesis, there is the biogenic synthesis, which allows the synergy between the nanocomposites and substances from the organism employed for the synthesis. This study describes the synthesis of AgNPs using infusion of roots (AgNpR) and extract (AgNpE) of the plant Althaea officinalis. After the synthesis through reduction of silver nitrate with compounds of A. officinalis, physico-chemical analyzes were performed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, nanoparticles tracking analysis (NTA), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Toxicity was evaluated through Allium cepa assay, comet test with cell lines, cell viability by mitochondrial activity and image cytometry and minimal inhibitory concentration on pathogenic microorganisms. Biochemical analyzes (CAT - catalase, GPx - glutathione peroxidase e GST - glutationa S-transferase) and genotoxicity evaluation in vivo on Zebrafish were also performed. AgNpE and AgNpR showed size of 157 ± 11 nm and 293 ± 12 nm, polydispersity of 0.47 ± 0.08 and 0.25 ± 0.01, and zeta potential of 20.4 ± 1.4 and 26.5 ± 1.2 mV, respectively. With regard to toxicity, the AgNpE were the most toxic when compared with AgNpR. Biochemical analyzes on fish showed increase of CAT activity in most of the organs, whereas GPx showed few changes and the activity of GST decreased. Also regarding to bactericidal activity, both nanoparticles were effective, however AgNpR showed greater activity. Althaea officinalis can be employed as reducing agent for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles, although it is necessary to consider its potential toxicity and ecotoxicity.
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